California Travel Tips
Santa Barbara Stearns Wharf Celebrates 147 Years
Published on: September 10, 2019
The oldest, working wooden wharf in California which has survived storms, tornadoes, and fires, is billed as “Santa Barbara’s #1 Attraction!” Built in 1872 by John Peck Stearns for unloading of ship passengers and cargo to shore, Santa Barbara’s Stearns Wharf celebrates its birthday — during the month of October 2019 ask wharf merchants about anniversary specials.
What to see & do on Stearns Wharf
FOOD
- Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room with views.
- Char West Charburgers, cheeseburgers and fish & chips.
- The Harbor Restaurant with Santa Barbara’s most beautiful restaurant view.
- Longboard’s Beach Bar and Grill offers casual, ocean view dining.
- Moby Dick Restaurant, great for breakfast!
- Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is a delicious crab place near the end of the Wharf.
- Devil and the Deep Blue Sea specializes in toys and gifts guaranteed to bring out the kid in everyone.
- Mother Stearns Candy Company features hundreds of varieties of candy.
- The Great Pacific Ice Cream Company offers 32 flavors of fine ice creams and sherberts, handmade locally.
SCIENCE, SERVICES & SHOPPING
- Celebration Cruises luxury 42-Passenger yacht offers cruises, whale watching, seasonal tours.
Madame Rosinka Palm, Tarot Card, and Psychic readings. - Natures Own Gallery offers shells,jewelry, candles, designer gifts.
- Old Wharf Trading Company is the largest general merchandise store on the wharf.
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is a must see for ocean-loving visitors seeking to learn & explore.
Santa Barbara Water Taxi featuring Lil’ Toot - Stearns Wharf Bait & Tackle meets the needs of the salt-water angler.
- Topside Resort Wear the largest clothing store on the wharf.
CALIFORIA PIER EVENTS
- HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER: He’e Nalu Aloha Sept.14-15, 2019
- SANTA CRUZ WHARF: T-Birds on the Wharf Oct.5, 2019
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